Pecans

Pecans part of Texas ag commodities’ global market assessment

Pecans are among the 15 reports that will be completed, offering market insight into export and how Texas producers can compete in trade. more »

2021 North Carolina Pecan Growers Fall Orchard Tour set

Those interested are encouraged to register soon for the orchard tour in Angier. more »

Pecan trees prone to bagworm, webworm infestations in Oklahoma

Extreme weather influenced pest populations, and growers who skipped pecan nut casebearer sprays due to lack of crop are seeing an uptick in these worm pests as an effect. more »

How to address leaf scorch and fruit thinning in Georgia pecans

Neofusicoccum, a fungus causing leaf scorch symptoms, is a relatively new problem popping up in orchards for the last 8-10 years, normally after extended periods of rainfall and cloudy weather. more »

South Georgia pecan update shared

Last year's large crop means a light – or nonexistent – crop this year on the older trees. The younger trees are showing a different result, and the rains are putting the pressure on growers to battle pecan scab. more »

UGA pecan expert gives scab outlook

Recent daily rainfall for most of Georgia's pecan-growing region is making it an "apocalyptic year" for pecan scab, especially during critical shell hardening. more »

Planting and irrigation setup complete for low-input variety trial in southeast Georgia

After receiving a grant from the commission to research low-input pecan varieties, the trial orchard is well on its way. more »

Pecan leaf samples’ instructions shared for Oklahoma

July is the time for Oklahoma pecan growers to take leaf samples, and the Extension office has very specific and helpful instructions for how to do this. more »